Is Afghanistan a safe place to visit?

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) advises against all travel to Afghanistan. You should not travel to Afghanistan. The security situation in Afghanistan remains extremely volatile. There is an ongoing and high threat of terrorist attacks through Afghanistan, including around the airport.



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Afghanistan - Level 4: Do Not Travel. Reissued with updates to health information. Do not travel to Afghanistan due to armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping.

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Passport and Visas: U.S. Citizens must have a valid passport and Afghan visa to enter and exit Afghanistan. Travelers arriving without a valid visa are subjected to deportation or confiscation of their passport and heavy fines.

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  • Do not confuse Afghans with Arabs or people from the Middle East. ...
  • Avoid mentioning the topics of ethnic tension, politics, the Taliban , warfare or women's rights unless your counterpart initiates the conversation or you have a close relationship with them.


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If you travel to Pakistan, you should remain cautious and vigilant, including in major cities. Counter-terrorism operations occur across the country. Terrorist attacks could occur anywhere and at any time. Previous attacks have included the use of grenades, firearms, and bombing, including suicide bombs.

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NORTH KOREA - AVOID ALL TRAVEL Avoid all travel to North Korea due to the uncertain security situation caused by its nuclear weapons development program and highly repressive regime.

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